Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3457581)

The surgeon says Tink is doing much better today in her recovery from her surgery. His plan is to get her off the IV fluids and IV pain meds, and go to intermittent pain med injections then on to oral meds, and to get her eating. Then, if all goes as planned, she may be able to come home tomorrow. I asked if he would want me to come out to try to get her eating... he thought that would be a good idea...

Yesterday was a bad day for me... it all kind of hit me all at once. Up until yesterday I was functioning more like a robot than a human being. Yesterday all my emotions caught up with me and I was very depressed and crying on and off all day long. I kept flipping back and forth from dissapointment in Tink's diagnosis to anger then to happiness that she survived the operation and back again, but then just overall overwhelming sadness of the whole situation, and I am just totally devastated by this turn of events. Tink is such a happy, vibrant, loving pup... I hate that this has happened to her. At least she doesn't know what's going on, or isn't aware of the full extent of her disease, which is a blessing.
I am so afraid of 'losing it' when I go today to see her. I don't want her to see me so upset. I need to find the strength to 'put on a happy face' just for her, so at least she can keep believing everything is all right. I'm going now, I have to get my 'head' straight so I can try and pull this off.
I'll update again on my return....

Thank you all again for your prayers and support. You are my only link to reality at this point. I just can't believe this is happening to her.

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3460564)

Poor thing :(
I have the same xpen tent but mine is in cheetah and we love ours too.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3460858)

Glad to hear that Tink is home and keeping you busy ;)

Originally Posted by Lizzie07 (Post 3460984)

Glad to hear Tink is home and doing well. She's in our prayers.

Cute picture of the xpen. Just like a cat to try to take it over.

Originally Posted by Lolasmom1211 (Post 3461028)

Oh my goodness...bless her little heart! She will feel so much better now that she is home with you. I remember I could not believe how big the incision looked across Lola's little belly when I brought her home from surgery. I did buy her a little onesie from Walmart and cut a hole in the end for her tail so that she would not bother her stitches...it worked great. It was also amazing how quickly the incision healed - I think in about 4 weeks, you could barely see it! Give her a kiss on her sweet, little head from all of us ~~~

Originally Posted by yorkiesincommon (Post 3461159)

All that little girl will know is that her mommy came to see her and she taste a little salty. It is incredible how no matter what is happening to them; it is always about you from their perspective. These little guys are gifts from God and there is no way of measuring all we get from them. I hope after you see her you will feel more in control. You do so much for others; please let me and the others know if there is anything we can do for you. Take care of you so you can take care of her. She is a little fighter and has great furbaby parents so she will meet this challenge head on and walk right through it. With warm regards, Mary

Originally Posted by Connie (Post 3461235)

Ahhh, Kathy...your sweet baby will be in my prayers! Hugs to you!

Originally Posted by Sweet Girls (Post 3461281)

Glad to hear that Tink is home. May she continue to recover from the surgery quickly so she can move on to enjoying the rest of her life. (Praying for many more good days than bad days in her future)

Marg

Originally Posted by babbsiam44 (Post 3461290)

I know you are in a defferent state of mind now that she is home. I continue to keep you two in my prayers.

Originally Posted by MauiGirl (Post 3461654)

Kathy, I'm sending you and Tink more hugs and prayers, and hope you are enjoying some snuggling and kissies today.

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3461782)

Friday was kind of scary bc she didn't want to be in her pen and everyone else wanted to see and sniff her. When all began to settle down I let Tink out to walk around the house a bit and to eat. She ate well and fell sound asleep for the rest of the night.

Saturday was mostly getting her pain meds right, and getting a schedule worked out. It was all still a bit scary, trying to make sure I didn't forget anything and making sure her potty needs were being met. She was much more comfortable by the end of the day, and so was I!

Here's some better pics of her incision, and the test tube of calculi the surgeon removed from her bladder, and her leg where the IV was.

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Originally Posted by lisaly (Post 3461808)

Originally Posted by Maximo (Post 3461838)

Poor baby! Glad Tink is home with you and recuperating. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

Originally Posted by Bitsy (Post 3462148)

I'm soooo glad she is home. God bless her. I hope she continues to improve.

Originally Posted by BonBon (Post 3462459)

I'm so glad you have your baby back home with you! Poor little sweetheart, that incision looks painful. Give her lots of extra lovins for us!

Bonny

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3462839)

Yikes:eek: That's a lot of staples. Poor Tinkerbell! What is her recovery time?

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic (Post 3463021)

Just checking in to see how Tinkerbell is doing this evening. Her incision look painful. :(

Originally Posted by Buster Brown (Post 3463162)

OOH poor baby Tink. That looks so painful. I bet she is so glad to be home and getting lots of loving from her mom. Wishing her a quick recovery and healing from her incisions and a great quality of life.

Originally Posted by teacup0819 (Post 3463223)

Poor Tink...her incision looks so painful. I am sure both of you are happy that she is home now. Sounds like she was quite the little yorkie in the hospital. Lots of loving and cuddling should help you both along. Praying for a quick recovery time for Tink. I will keep checking in to see how everything is going. Hugs to you both from Trixie and I.